Controller

Business Summary A high-growth aerospace and defense manufacturing company providing advanced engineering, precision manufacturing, and integrated production solutions for spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and mission-critical defense systems. The organization operates in a highly regulated manufacturing environment focused on operational excellence, financial discipline, quality, scalability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA, SOX, EPICOR, Blackline preferred

5+ years of accounting and finance experience, preferably within manufacturing or aerospace environments

Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls

Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills

Understanding of inventory accounting, cost accounting, and manufacturing operations

Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and month-end close processes

Knowledge of revenue recognition and percentage-of-completion accounting is a plus

Strong analytical, organizational, leadership, and communication skills

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment

Day to Day Responsibilities Support accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance with U.S. GAAP

Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis

Supervise accounting functions including reporting, billing, budgeting, and reconciliations

Support payroll reconciliations, banking transactions, and cash flow forecasting

Analyze labor, material, overhead, inventory, and production costs while identifying trends and variances

Prepare financial reports, gross margin analysis, and management reporting packages

Maintain and strengthen internal controls, audit support, and SOX compliance documentation

Partner with operational leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives

Support ERP and process improvement initiatives across finance and operations

Coordinate audit requests, reporting requirements, and ad hoc financial analysis for leadership

Monitor inventory valuation and manufacturing cost reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance

Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across departments

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